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Province announces new psychiatric unit for Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Province announces new psychiatric unit for Vernon Jubi...

The new unit will provide 44 single-occupancy patient rooms, replacing 30 beds a...

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Assisted dying expansion delay not based on mental health stereotypes: minister

Assisted dying expansion delay not based on mental heal...

Arif Virani says allowing access to an assisted death solely on the basis of a m...

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Inquest into slain Quebec officer looks at lack of oversight for mental-health cases

Inquest into slain Quebec officer looks at lack of over...

Dr. Poirier was one of several psychiatrists to testify about treatment Isaac Br...

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In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collide

In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing cri...

Global News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's d...

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Quaker recall spurs Canada-wide class-action lawsuit

Quaker recall spurs Canada-wide class-action lawsuit

A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit in B.C. against The Quaker Oats Comp...

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Have a cough that just won’t quit? Here’s what it may be

Have a cough that just won’t quit? Here’s what it may be

As respiratory illnesses surge across the country, the persistence of a cough th...

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Is there a risk? What’s behind a newly certified weedkiller class action lawsuit

Is there a risk? What’s behind a newly certified weedki...

A Bayer spokesperson says that leading health regulators in Canada and around th...

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Canadian bodybuilder with MS and her dream of making it big on world stage

Canadian bodybuilder with MS and her dream of making it...

The 43-year-old from Montreal is training to compete in the wheelchair division ...

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‘Huge spike’ in population adding to pressures on Ontario ERs

‘Huge spike’ in population adding to pressures on Ontar...

Of approximately 22,000 acute care beds in Ontario hospitals, more than 6,000 ar...

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Kids pain product recalled in Canada due to potential overdose risk

Kids pain product recalled in Canada due to potential o...

The recall was prompted after the company found in routine testing a higher than...

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‘Heartbreaking’ experience as former Cree grand chief spends 4 days in Montreal ER hallway

‘Heartbreaking’ experience as former Cree grand chief s...

Jade Mukash is sharing her grandfather's story in hopes of spurring change after...

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Is it too cold to walk your dog? Some tips on how to keep your pets warm

Is it too cold to walk your dog? Some tips on how to ke...

In the icy grip of a cold snap, Canadian pet owners are navigating the fine line...

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Addicted to your phone? New data suggests a usage sweet spot

Addicted to your phone? New data suggests a usage sweet...

New data shows those who spent 10 hours or less using the internet reported bett...

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Manitoba mental health advocates encourage open conversations on ‘Blue Monday’

Manitoba mental health advocates encourage open convers...

The concept of the day began nearly 20 years ago and it's always the third Monda...

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Got the winter blues? Experts say ‘micro-joys’ can help tackle seasonal slumps

Got the winter blues? Experts say ‘micro-joys’ can help...

In the face of the winter blues, experts say intentionally altering your perspec...

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National suicide prevention helpline getting around 1,000 calls per day: CAMH

National suicide prevention helpline getting around 1,0...

A nationwide suicide crisis hotline meant to help Canadians struggling with ment...

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